Podcasting in the Classroom

Types of Podcasts

Audio only Original podcasts were audio recordings only -- essentially 21st Century radio shows produced by anyone.

Enhanced * with photos and/or graphics* chapter markers* live URLs* associated files (typically PDFs)

Video Podcasting (These cannot be produced in GarageBand. Use a video editor like iMovie, instead.)

End-User Access

Subscribe via RSS * True podcast -- essentially one-way communication (creator to end-user)* End-user controls what/when to listen* Find podcasts via directories, blogs, etc.

Posted on website (no XML for RSS subscription) * Play through browser * Download

Share by hand * Flash drive* CD/DVD

Classroom Use

How many specific examples can you come up with?

Consumers -- many educational podcasts

Producers * Teacher-created -- instructional* Student-created -- authentic communication; product/process for project-based learning; assessment/evidence of learning

Where to Find Podcasts

• iTunes Music Store -- works seemlessly with iTunes as Podcast aggregator
  • Browse in "Education"
  • Browse iTunes U -- new higher education section for podcasting
  • Search by keywords
• Podcast Directory Comparison
• Education Podcast Network -- developed by David Warlick specifically for educational podcasts
• Podcast Alley

Resources

• Richardson, Will. Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms, Corwin Press, 2006.
• David Warlick's Podcasting for Educators wiki
• Del.icio.us -- podcast tags
• LMSD Podcasting wiki -- lots of "how-to" help
• LMSD Podologue
• Garageband Tutorial - Apple Computers -- http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/garageband/
• Podcasting Tips - Apple Computers -- http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcaststips.html
• Audiobooks in iTunes - Apple Computers -- http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/itunes/it5-2.html
• Podcasting Frequently Asked Questions -- http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcastsfaq.html

Hands-On Workshop Handout --

Exit-Card wiki